How to make a Wok Burner from Chimney Starter (hack)
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2019
- Cheap Hack to turn a simple Charcoal Chimney into a great Outdoor Wok Stove. Squarespace : 10% off your first purchase using www.squarespace.com/frenchguy
The chimney starter I use ; amzn.to/2XQgTUN . Important : As mentioned in the video, please be safe and take your responsibilities if you decide to replicate the wok stove that I made.
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Alex talking about personal safety while waving a gigantic cleaver in one hand and holding his food with his other soot-covered hand is so on brand...
Well, he did say “Only do stuff if you think they are safe enough”. Apparenly alex’s safety standards aren’t that high seeing him wield an angle grinder like that, lmao.
Safety third!
and he wasn't even wearing a safety tie...
Worst was when he was driving and making a video at the same time.
Exactly... For my burgers, i always ask for "as rare as your kitchen feels is safe"
Rocket stove? I’m feeling rocket stove. There’s a reason I patronize you Alex, you just told us to be safe while waving around a cleaver. Keep up the good work.
He’s safe lol just not boring. He’s a professional lol
Rocket stove fo sho. For those who aren't diy handy, you can pick up a decent one like this: ecozoom.com/products/zoom-versa?variant=655376089 Got it for my dad's boat, he pulls up to beaches and cooks wherever (beaches are usually a no fire zone in my part of aus)
He said to only do what you feel is safe. For some that is juggling chainsaws for others it is talking with your knife hands.
B G lol
Rocket stove is the way, I've made a few small ones from fire extinguisher bottles. Crazy heat from little fuel.
Could try a foot operated belows below the 1st try model too.
3:00
Alex: I’m thinking about mounting it upside-down instead of downside-up.
But Alex, you just said the same thing in two different ways 😂😂
Let's flip a coin - heads I win, tails you lose ;)
did you have a ticket in your windshield wiper when you were driving? :D
A leaf blower would be way too much air. I would recommend a hair dryer for just the small amount of air flow you need in this setup.
I used a hair dryer once in something similar to this. It became well over 1000°C so would not recommend for cooking lol
I think a small bellows or one of those hand pumps for inflating an air mattress would be perfect. Ideally, you could rig it up so that you could have a hose to direct the air and be able to operate it with one foot.
If you build in a valve to control air flow into the unit, and exhaust what you don't need, you can control the temperature of the fire (coal smithies do this).
Look into rocket stoves. They're wood burning, high heat, and relatively efficient.
Great stuff as always!
I was thinking the same. They're incredibly simple to diy as well. All you need is some concrete mix (perlite concrete would be good to cut down on weight. I've seen it used for pizza ovens, so the heat shouldn't be an issue.) and a mold made out of a five-gallon bucket and some pvc pipe (or anything really, these are just cheap and readily available materials). The whole thing could probably be done as cheap or cheaper than buying a chimney starter alone would be. There's also tons of room for customization since prototyping would be relatively cheap and easy.
Self feeding rocket stoves are pretty awesome! High heat, long lasting flame!
Curtis Bowman could also be made of clay or welding steel
Yup, tons of options to make them.
You are amazing I have been planning on doing the same thing and stumbled upon you doing it as well now I’m gonna make my set up the same thank you for prototyping it for me. (On a different design off the top of my head use one pole and fit it in a heavy umbrella holder like the big ones for outdoor tables))
YOU, inspire me to cook! I don't enjoy cooking as much as I used to before I got sick. So, I watch you when I'm hungry. 😄
How about a foot operated chimney bellows? ("Soufflet de cheminée" in French)
It would require no power to be used in the garden. It's pretty inexpensive and you could pipe the air directly inside.
I suggest reaching out to Colin Furze. You guys would make an epic team.
If we thought the ThisOldTony and Alec Steele vids were epic, that collab could possibly stop the internet. Possibly. For a nano-second.
this
Oh god. An Englishman and a Frenchman working together with fire... I'd watch it.
Yes!! So much this!
And thus, the jet powered wok station was born.
This is my favorite food-related channel on UA-cam. Thanks for being adorkable.
Hi Alex, I am from the US and I just got back from a vacation in Dordogne where we were renting a cabin. We have a grill there, but no chimney starter. Any suggestions on where I could buy one in France (we asked at Casino and CarreFour, but they didn't have it). Also, the only fuel we could easily find was wood charcoal. Are charcoal briquettes possible to find and which stores carry them? We go to Dordogne every year, so I thought maybe I can learn for the future. Thank you :)
Chunk charcoal is far better than the briquettes, as they have no binder sticking the particles together.
Do it the french way: Use spiritus....
Weber makes the best and only chimney starter worth having. They must be available online.
If you can't find one, use an old metal coffee can lunch holes in it cut bother ends out and sit it on the charcoal grate.
This Video is so Worth Watching..
I’ve been waiting for this episode!!!
I love this. I cant wait for your next video. Im going to make the next one you design!
“upside down instead of down side up” lmao
i still love u alex hahahah
Pull the legs outwards to form a tripod, stops you from needing the hammer. Also i recommend adding a cheap fan or blower to start your fire faster.
Upside down = Downside up hahaha. Great to finally watch one of your videos first (or almost) :D
Nicolas Hermosilla Polanco thought the same thing, it should have been upside up
That is outside in, instead of inside out.
We have been using one of those starters with a wok on it when we go camping for years. Sometimes I notch the top a little sometimes not. Never bothered to add the wok ring, have a small wok for it. We just set it on the ground. In the spirit of how we have always used it, you could use a blower used to blow up air mattresses that plugs into a car power outlet . Set it on the ground , dig a small trench out from under one side and direct the blower under the charcoal starter. I can vouch that this will make one heck of a hot flame. Was great fun for the kids to watch until metal starts warping from the heat, then you have to stop because supper still has to be cooked.
Pretty awesome video. Can't wait for the next part of this, to see what you create. Cheers!
What's the piece of paper flapping on your windshield? I was captivated every time you were driving...
looks like a parking ticket xD
Don't worry, it's (a) fine.
Lol oh Alex.
Alex nice to see even in France 🇫🇷 the tickets flow freely, Lol
@@FrenchGuyCooking just the government trying to oppress you and stop your nontraditional approach to, well... Everything! Lol 😁 "Stick it to the Man", Alex!
Bonjour Alex. Have a look at "rocket stove" concept. Pretty well known in the BBQ circuit.
I love your studio. It’s so organized.
I love your videos! I like your presentation of the things you make. Though I don't speak French, I love the language. I love hearing you guys talk, especially in English with a French accent. Love it, I hope to learn the language some day. Best wishes.
A rocket stove with a tripod base system will work perfectly.
Derp, i should have red comments before posting mine.. We got the same idea, thumbs up for you x)
Yes, this.
Could make it from fireproof bricks. Add some insulation and it should get plenty hot and would have a flame as well
Splendid Idea!
Fully agree
Exactly what I was thinking as soon as he started looking at chimney starters.
So early! I love your projects on the wok burners and stir fry method! Loving your videos, from Canada
Hey Alex. I think you are on the right path with this design. If you find a way to couple an air pump/fan to the chimney starter you could use the speed of the pump to regulate the heat of the wok station. I use a 12V inflatable mattress air pump to fire up my chimney starter, and it is crazy how much the extra air helps. I run it at about 14 volts with an adjustable DC motor controller for that extra power. good luck
Hi Alex, for the heat the leafblower idea is definetly a good idea. I would recommend using a tripod construction directly mounted to the chimney that are connected via chains at the bottom. But you have interconnect them in the middle, it should look like a Y, so those chains don't hinder you when you cook.
"I want it to be practical"
"I'll build it in my parent's garden, a few kilometers away"
Yeah, sure
@dylan foley ... Have you never heard of satire or sarcasm? The joke is about taking the video literally.
@@SimonWoodburyForget and that's fair.
Me, I could run it on my apartment balcony
some forced airflow would raise the temperature maybe a small forge blower
totally agree with some form of forced air, also if you want more of a flame, maybe try mixing in some wood with the charcoal?
I cannot believe Alex you don't have 50 million subscribers??!!! By far the greatest most all encompassing channel on UA-cam. Well done, your hard work is so evident. Look after yourself! Xx
“I’m not worried about safety”
Lmao!! That made my shit day at work so much better. Thx for sharing✌🏼👽
"I think of maybe mounting it upside down instead of downside up." - Alex
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Same thing though 😂
7:07 *Alex while waving a cleaver knife* : "Just do things if you think it's safe enough"
on his lap too
@@Sarah-l7f6o No kidding
This is amazing! I’m going to try this ASAP. I’m imagining a fold out backpacking variant. I have a battery powered air mattress blower and I’m willing to bet it would produce enough air to billow out a flame 🔥 😈
Add a fan for sure. Good job Alex! Merci bon chance,!
You need an extra airflow source. But something you can control with your food. So you can create extra heat/flame whenever you desire.. Like a bellows.
Was about to comment this but I always search first. Imagine a bellows he can step on while cooking, like bass pedals on drums.
6:34 humm you didn't wash your hand
je plaisante avec toi ...
Dude that’s an awesome idea!!
The Asian markets here sell something similar to what you made, except made mostly out of concrete with a steel inner layer. I think it pretty much is the same exact principle. I'll have to buy it and test it out with my wok.
If you need additional flame (not more heat), you should add some firewood on top of the coals. If you need more heat, look for better coals, that are denser and look more like blocks or somewhat uniform.
Try making a rocket stove and like some people say use a leaf blower or a hair dryer to increase the heat output
For stability, you might consider brackets that align with the lower grate in the Weber. Three or four points around the chimney that fasten to the lower grate will probably stabilize it fairly well.
man seeing all your video chasing wok hei is a great journey
"I don't care about safety i just want it to work so I look good."
Yep definitely an engineer
“I’m taking care of my own person”
*waves giant knife extremely close to face*
YEEEYYY!!!new series
These montages are some of the best things on UA-cam.
7:20 LOL when you enjoy everything about cooking besides... cooking 🤣
Wrap some heat wrap for exhausts around those wooden posts unless you want an unexpected fire!
Hahahahaha... true to form, Alex! Creative! I may create something similar, because I miss professional wok burners I’ve used in the past. I’m thinking of building the station from concrete blocks, and then mounting the starter and such on top. That would be very stable, but moveable (when I move).
As mentioned, forced air will raise the coal temp significantly. Also if you want to try a different design that doesn't require/creates its own forced air look into rocket stoves. They naturally draw air like a chimney and if well insulated combust whatever material you are burning very efficiently and direct the heat straight up with some power. If you are going to go the propane route then maybe look at forge burners. I suspect your friend Alec Steele may be able to help you out in that regard! Happy building and looking forward to the next in the series!
Why not make the legs out of large L-brackets/bent metal? Set hinges to fold them up over the top for storage, and then fold them down when it's time to cook and lock them in place. You could bend each piece of metal 90° throughout the length and split the end so that each "leg" essentially has two different stabilized directions. 3 legs with 2 different directions each giving you 6 different angles of stabilization. You could even drill holes in the end of each leg and drive some tent spikes through them to anchor them to the ground if you really wanted to get serious about stability. That way it's portable, stable, and easy to set up all while leaving minimal impact on the area you're using it in.
You could probably hook up a hair dryer or pump/bellows to the rig to fan the flames for charring the ingredients in the Wok - maybe even set up a foot pedal for it so you could manage your temperature and flame manually on-demand.
Does he have a parking ticket stuck under his wiper or what is that?
Probably some ad flyer. Pretty common out there.
in another comment about it he replied: "Don't worry. It's (a) fine"
This guy is pure class and talent
Just thought of this while watching.
What if you bolted the poles into some hefty concrete bricks as feet to the build, and added a 4th pole to enable multi directional stability without the need to fix it i tonthe ground (Adding portability while maintaining stability)
Also
Making a curved funnel at the base that blows air up and into the bottom of the chimney with a small fan at the opening off to the side. [to prevent any falling ash issues] this would force the already started flames upward through the chimney as well as increase overall temperature.
If i could id send a rough sketch but im not sure how...
"I'm thinking of mounting it upside down instead of downside up" *Weird flex but ok*
It literally means the same thing lmao
"I'm not worried about safety too much" - Alex recording a UA-cam video while driving.
Nice profile pic
I made a wok station out of a burner for a propane fueled turkey deep fryer and some spare scraps of metal. I included an additional adjustment valve for fine adjustment of the flame as the one that came with it was more of like an on/off switch.
Great video. I use #10 food cans for constructed heat in bbq with cast iron pans. Same concept 😊
he was so exited he forget to clean his hands. Been there.
I think you should wash your hands every time you go to the bathroom.
My Asian supermarket has a 100,000 BTU wok burner for like $60
@Alex
All you need is one visit chez Decathlon Alex. Let me explain:
-Heat wise, get the foot powered pump for air mattresses (4-5€). Then rout a bit of tubing from hardware store (preferably metal for the end or it will melt). This will work to fuel the fire in oxygen in a way that you can directly control with your foot. As you are cooking.
- For the conveniency. I’m thinking camera tripod. Or even better: Decathlon “portable chair”. They have some folding chairs that are super convient which you can adapt to fit the entire thing.
I’ll let you do the rest. Enjoy!
Cooked carrots are a deal breaker! You are so awesome!!
Try a propane burner, they get way hotter than a stove top or charcoal
and you get a good flame 🔥👍
that is 100% correct and yet totally missing the whole point^^
Sir, do you sell propane and propane accessories?
In order to get mad flames
A. Go Forced Air like a hair drier
B. Make a longer chimney starter. You need more of a draft that the small chimney starter isn't providing.
I am going to do this this weekend
I relate to your methods . My thoughts are all over , too ! Better , IS BETTER ! I am new to your channel . SO .... Let's do this .
You always remind me of the professor from money heist ( la casa de papel )
Maybe you shouldn't use wood for the legs. I noticed that they're already turning black from the heat.
A taller burn chamber would improve air flow via the chimney effect. You could use a stove pipe attached to the chimney starter for that. Also, you could mount it in a ventilated metal drum to both catch ash and embers and make a stable, but portable platform, with some sand to weight the bottom. This would also make it safer by acting as a heat shield.
Perfect idea as usual and congrats for the million subscribers actually you deserve millionsssss
@Alex I’m thinking a vintage all-aluminum camera tripod would make a nice adjustable stand for your wok. You could remove the legs from the top of the tripod, and secure them to the chimney starter using vertical U-bolts with a couple of fender washers to secure the axel bolt in place. Then secure the tripod to the ground with tent pegs and some 550 cord loops around the legs.
Maybe a tripod with a hole in the feet and then hammer those camping tent nails into the ground to keep it stable.
You need more oxygen. I use an old hair dryer to light my chimney starter. You'll get flames 2ft above the starter with mesquite.
brilliant
What about his parents? Were they not concerned with someone building a fire in the back-yard? After all, they know how Alex can be! LOL - loved it.
@6:40 Your second pronunciation is the closest to the Cantonese “鑊氣” “Wok Hei”
Alex, you need gas! Phone Colin Furze, he knows gas 🤣... Collab time!
Alex, thanks for another innovative cooking video! Also, your English is really excellent and combined with your accent, it has a very lyrical quality. You would be a great celebrity chef on TV if that interests you. All the best!
Good on ya man love your accent
*Next Episode*
'Allo everyone, I'm here with Elon Musk and we're going to build a rocket wok..."
Salut*
@9:50 "These mistakes could have been avoided if I did more research" should be the new name for your Channel.
LoL I just noticed your shirt has Cup Of Noodles haha that is funny.
Hello @alex have you tried during charcoal to make Chinese herbal soup
ouldnt you just plug a leaf blower on the bottom and it would litterally ramp up the temp 5 times
Upsidedown is the same as Downsideup. Technically. NOT COMPLAINING!
7:00 This is brilliant - talking about safety while flailing around with a huge knife 😅👌
Thanks
I've been watching a few of his older videos and it is the strangest things: His accent got more french as time went on.
FIRST
edit: see "uploaded 10 seconds ago" have to make this comment.. xD
Wow, you really were first.
@@David-yy6hp Did you scroll down to verify? :')
@@muizzy Yes
The seasoning method also works for other pan? like the normal stainless steel pan?
have you tried to use also dry wood with the carcoal to get a nice flame?
Next level barbecue 👌🏻😁🔥
A chimney starter and a grate makes a really nice steak searing station after suos vide. plus the flavor it adds is great.
Génial!
Talking about safety when jugling that big knife/axe around, love it! "Flying Carrots" should be the name of that dish Alex.
Alex hit a million subs 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
You could plug a simple hairdryer to the chimney. It would rev up the flames, but not so much as a leaf blower. so it is more controlable.
Also, you could put the legs on an wider angle, with a frame on the bottom in the shape of an Y. So the whole thing becomes portable.
In some of the DIY channels I watch, there's something called a "rocket stove." There's several videos on how to make your own. Even one made with concrete blocks (cinder blocks). Also, check out "wood gas burners." They work by recycling the smoke that comes from a normal flame back into a burnable gas. They can get insanely hot, like 1500 F if made right.
“Upside down instead of downside up” lmfao 😂